A rule-by-rule comparison of FTMO — 2-Step Challenge / Verification and Alpha Capital Group — drawdown model, loss limits, consistency, news and automation — from our live compliance config. Values shown Verify vary by program; confirm on the firm's own terms.
| Rule | FTMO 2-Step | Alpha Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Cost / fee | — | — |
| Profit target | 10% then 5% | — |
| Drawdown type | Static | Verify |
| Max daily loss | 5% | Verify |
| Max total drawdown | 10% | Verify |
| Consistency rule | None | Verify |
| News trading | Restricted ±2min | Verify |
| EA / algo allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Payout speed | — | — |
| US residents | Verify | Verify |
| Max leverage | Verify | Verify |
| Weekend holding | Verify | Verify |
| Copy trading | Own accounts only | Verify |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, DXtrade |
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